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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.51, 1,050.52 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.51, 1,050.52 and 335.39 is: 502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.51 : 1,050.52 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.51/1,050.52 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.51x = 1,050.52 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.51x = 352,334.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,334.35/701.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.25

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